Patents by Inventor Paul Napolitano

Paul Napolitano has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method of producing membrane electrode assemblies for use in proton exchange membrane and direct methanol fuel cells
    Publication number: 20040038808
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the manufacture of electrodes for fuel cells. The compositions and methods are particularly useful for the manufacture of anodes and cathodes for proton exchange membrane fuel cells, particularly direct methanol fuel cells. The methods can utilize direct-write tools to deposit ink compositions and form functional layers of a membrane electrode assembly having controlled properties and enhanced performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Paolina Atanassova, Rimple Bhatia, Ross A. Miesem, Paul Napolitano, Gordon L. Rice
  • Electrocatalyst powders, methods for producing powders and devices fabricated from same
    Patent number: 6660680
    Abstract: Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by heating the aerosol to a relatively low temperature, such as not greater than about 400° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Superior MicroPowders, LLC
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Plamen Atanassov, Paolina Atanassova, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitano, David Dericotte
  • Energy devices
    Publication number: 20030198849
    Abstract: Electrocatalyst powders and energy devices fabricated using electrocatalyst powders and methods for making energy devices. The energy devices, such as fuel cells, have improved performance over a range of operating conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo Kodas, Paolina Atanassova, Paul Napolitano, Rimple Bhatia, James H. Brewster
  • Composite particles for electrocatalytic applications
    Publication number: 20030181321
    Abstract: Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by heating the aerosol to a relatively low temperature, such as not greater than about 400° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Plamen Atanassov, Paolina Atanassova, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitano, David Dericotte
  • Dental glass powders comprising spherical glass particles of specific particle size distribution
    Patent number: 6623856
    Abstract: Dental glass powders, methods for producing the powders and dental compositions including the glass powders. The powders preferably have a well-controlled particle size, narrow size distribution and a spherical morphology. The method includes forming the particles by a spray pyrolysis technique. The invention also includes dental filler and restorative compositions that include the glass powders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Superior MicroPowders LLC
    Inventors: Toivo T. Kodas, Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Quint H. Powell, James H. Brewster, Daniel J. Skamser, Klaus Kunze, Paolina Atanassova, Paul Napolitano
  • Method for the fabrication of an electrocatalyst layer
    Publication number: 20030144134
    Abstract: Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by heating the aerosol to a relatively low temperature, such as not greater than about 400° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Plamen Atanassov, Paolina Atanassova, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitano, David Dericotte
  • Method for the deposition of an electrocatalyst layer
    Publication number: 20030130114
    Abstract: Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by heating the aerosol to a relatively low temperature, such as not greater than about 400° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Plamen Atanassov, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitano, Rimple Bhatia, David E. Dericotte, Paolina Atanassova
  • Method for fabricating membrane eletrode assemblies
    Publication number: 20030118884
    Abstract: Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by heating the aerosol to a relatively low temperature, such as not greater than about 400° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Plamen Atanassov, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitano, Rimple Bhatia, David E. Dericotte, Paolina Atanassova
  • Methods and materials for the preparation of a zinc anode useful for batteries and fuel cells
    Publication number: 20030099882
    Abstract: Methods for the deposition of zinc, particularly for the fabrication of a zinc anode that is useful in a Zn-air battery or a fuel cell. The method can be selected from electrodeposition, deposition and reduction of ZnO, physical vapor deposition and chemical vapor deposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Stojan Djokic, Paolina Atanassova, Rimple Bhatia, Paul Napolitano
  • Membrane electrode assemblies for use in fuel cells
    Publication number: 20030064265
    Abstract: Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by heating the aerosol to a relatively low temperature, such as not greater than about 400° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Plamen Atanassov, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitano, Rimple Bhatia, David E. Dericotte, Paolina Atanassova
  • Method for making composite particles including a polymer phase
    Publication number: 20030054218
    Abstract: Energy devices such as batteries and methods for fabricating the energy devices. The devices are small, thin and lightweight, yet provide sufficient power for many handheld electronics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Plamen Atanassov, Paolina Atanassova, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitano, David Dericotte, Rimple Bhatia
  • Metal-air battery components and methods for making same
    Publication number: 20030049517
    Abstract: Energy devices such as batteries and methods for fabricating the energy devices. The devices are small, thin and lightweight, yet provide sufficient power for many handheld electronics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Plamen Atanassov, Paolina Atanassova, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitano, David Dericotte, Rimple Bhatia
  • Method for the production of electrocatalyst powders
    Publication number: 20030013606
    Abstract: Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by heating the aerosol to a relatively low temperature, such as not greater than about 400° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Plamen Atanassov, Paolina Atanassova, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitano, David Dericotte